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J2 UNW

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

94,698 mi
Last recorded94,698 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 UNW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 94,698 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2025 94,424 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 92,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 89,369 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 89,302 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 86,551 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 82,373 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 82,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 79,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 77,355 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 74,514 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 70,259 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 64,748 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 60,174 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Jan 2015 52,964 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 42,808 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 35,562 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 29,899 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 29,899 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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J2 UNW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 42,470 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J2 UNW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J2 UNW registered?

J2 UNW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 August 2008.

Is J2 UNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J2 UNW shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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